State v. Bowman

The trial court quashed the indictment, for the alleged reason that the endorsement, “A true bill,” was not properly subscribed by the foreman of the grand jury.

The indictment is endorsed as follows:

“ Charge:

“ Selling without license.

“ William Peterson.

• “A true bill.

“--, Foreman.”

It appears from the record that William Peterson was the foreman of the grand jury, and the fault in the endorsement is that he signs above the words, “ a true bill,” and not on a line with the word “ foreman.” It has long been the rule that a motion to quash will be sustained unless the indictment is endorsed by…